This paper uses the structuralist framework of agriculture-industry synergy in an economy to discuss the performance of the agricultural and industrial sectors in India. The industry - agriculture relationship is argued to be integral to economic development as the agriculture sector supplies...

A majority of the world’s agricultural production takes place on small farms (less than 2 hectares). India has one of the smallest average farm sizes with over 68 per cent of its farms being marginal in size (below 1 hectare). Small farm production is constrained by challenges of accessing...

Purpose: This paper aims to understand the significant farm and market-level factors that incentivize the adoption and marketing of pulses influencing its supply response to changing demand. Design/methodology/approach: The authors first use a modified Nerlovian supply response model using...

This study examines the determinants of a firm's decision to utilize a dividend reinvestment plan (“DRP”) and shareholder participation rates under the Australian dividend imputation regime over the period 1995–2009. A DRP enables managers to increase the dividend payout and distribute...

Identifying the New Zealand housing market characteristics, the study examined the determinants of residential property price, and showed how different the marginal impact of these factors was. A semi-long linear model was estimated to assess the impact of demand and supply related factors on...

The banking system in India has played a critical role in the growth and development of the economy. It is relatively transparent in its operations and follows the internationally accepted best practices of disclosure, asset classification and provisioning norms. The banking sector is one of the...